# Plant-Incorporating Car Interiors Audi's City Car of the Future is Autonomous with Vegetative Hits By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-car-of-the-future References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/04/17/audi-ai-me-concept-car-living-plants/) & [audi](https://www.audi.co.uk/) Audi's take on the "city car of the future" was debuted during the Shanghai Auto Show. The vehicle utilizes cutting-edge technology in the vehicle manufacturing industry, as well as a surprising component. Dubbed the 'Audi AI:ME,' the product is fully autonomous but also harbors the option for a person to get behind the wheel. It is compact as to satisfy the requirements of the urban environment, however, the design favors the interior and creates a spacious setting for a vehicle of this size. Probably the most defining feature of Audi's "city car of the future," is the infusion of plant life. Living plants will adorn the see-through roof of the auto, contributing to the intended ambient effect of the interior — one that will provide a "high-tech refuge during rush hour." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Living Plant Integrations:** Opportunity to incorporate living plants into various products or spaces for an enhanced sensory experience. - **Autonomous Vehicle Design:** Innovative approaches to designing autonomous vehicles for urban environments, focusing on compact size without sacrificing interior space. - **High-tech Refuge:** Creating technologically advanced spaces that offer a calming and enjoyable experience during busy or stressful situations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruption opportunities in incorporating unique and nature-inspired elements into vehicle design for improved customer experience. - **Interior Design:** Potential for incorporating greenery or natural elements in interior design to create calming and therapeutic environments. - **Urban Mobility:** Exploring the development of autonomous city cars that are compact yet provide a comfortable and spacious interior space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade.md) - [Environmental EV Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urban-purifier.md) - [AI Tent-Pitching Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-aiclimber.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Plant-Based Car Leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-alternative-1.md) - [Vegan Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-and-mini.md)